The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download from
November 8, 11:00 UTC, and includes several improvements and bug fixes across many areas of the game.
For a full summary of the update, check out the patch notes below.
[h2]New Feature[/h2]
[h2]Key Fixes[/h2]
- Added support for Unreal PSO Caching (shader pre-compiling) to address and reduce the amount of shader stuttering experienced on PC.
- Made several improvements to framerate in key areas of gameplay on all platforms.
- Made a number of graphical fixes and improvements across the game on all platforms.
- Resolved multiple issues that would cause the game to crash or soft lock during gameplay on all platforms.
- EA SPORTS™ WRC can now be launched on Steam Deck.
[h2]Accessibility[/h2]
- Made a number of Speech to Text fixes across the game.
[h2]Animation[/h2]
- Resolved an issue where the co-driver was t-posing in the Ford Escort RS Cosworth.
- Resolved an issue where in the Ford Fiesta WRC 2019 the driver would pull the handbrake instead of the paddles to shift gears.
[h2]Audio[/h2]
- Improved the doppler pitch speed shifting in replays.
- Made a number of corrections to voiceover across the game.
- Made several minor audio adjustments and improvements across the game.
[h2]Boot Flow[/h2]
- Game should no longer boot in Full-Screen Mode when Windowed Mode is selected on EA App.
[h2]Builder[/h2]
- Made a number of User Interface improvements to Builder.
- Made a number of minor adjustments to Builder.
[h2]Career[/h2]
- Made a number of corrections to voiceovers within Career.
- Made a number of text tweaks in Career.
- Resolved a number of User Interface issues in Career.
[h2]Cars [/h2]
- Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Alpine Renault A110 1600 S.
- Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID.
- Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Ford RS200.
- Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500.
- Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Lancia Stratos.
- Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Peugeot 205 T16 Evo 2.
- Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Peugeot 309 GTI.
- Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the SEAT Córdoba WRC.
- Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the SEAT Ibiza Kit Car.
- Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the ŠKODA Fabia Rally2 Evo.
- Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the SUBARU Impreza 1995.
- Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the SUBARU Impreza 1998.
- Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID.
- Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
- Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Volkswagen Polo 2017.
- Made improvements to vehicle damage on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.
- Made improvements to vehicle damage on the ŠKODA Fabia Rally2 Evo.
- Made a number of lighting improvements to the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.
- Made a number of lighting improvements to the SUBARU Impreza 1995.
- Made a number of lighting improvements to the SUBARU Impreza 1998.
- Made a number of physics fixes to the Lancia Delta S4.
- Made a number of hybrid regen calibration fixes to the Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID.
- Made a number of hybrid regen calibration fixes to the Hyundai i20 Rally1 HYBRID.
- Made a number of hybrid regen calibration fixes to the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID.
- Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Alpine Renault A110 1600 S.
- Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Audi Sport quattro S1 (E2).
- Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the BMW M1 Procar Rally.
- Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Citroën Saxo Super 1600.
- Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Ford Escort Mk 6 Maxi.
- Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Ford Escort MK2 McRae Motorsport.
- Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Ford Escort RS Cosworth.
- Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Ford RS200.
- Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Lancia Fulvia HF.
- Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Lancia Stratos.
- Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the MG Metro 6R4.
- Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.
- Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Porsche 911 SC RS.
- Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
[h2]Championship Mode[/h2]
- Made a number of text tweaks across Championship Mode.
- Resolved a number of User Interface issues across Championship Mode.
[h2]Clubs[/h2]
- Made a number of stability and performance improvements across Clubs.
- Resolved a number of User Interface issues across Clubs.
[h2]Co-Driver [/h2]
- Made a number of fixes to specific co-driver calls at Portugal - Baião.
- Made a number of fixes to specific co-driver calls at Japan - Lake Mikawa.
- Made a number of fixes to specific co-driver calls at Japan - Nenoue Plateau.
- Made a number of fixes to specific co-driver calls at Iberia - Santes Creus.
- Made a number of fixes to specific co-driver calls at Sardinia - Rena Majore.
- Made a number of fixes to specific co-driver calls at Sweden - Vargasen.
[h2]Input Devices[/h2]
- Added support for User Datagram protocol (UDP) on PC. Please visit this link for further information and documentation.
- Added handbrake axis binding for the Logitech Pro.
- Added throttle and brake vibration functionality to Fanatec pedals on PlayStation and PC.
- Made some balancing changes to pedal and wheelbase vibration for a more consistent experience.
- Made a number of fixes to button bindings.
- Added a warning message for when a player resets bindings due to an actionmap update.
[h2]Livery Editor [/h2]
- Fixed a number of issues with specific decals.
- Made a number of usability improvements to the livery editor.
- Added ability to paint the window strip on the MINI Cooper S.
- Fixed an issue where decals could not be correctly placed on the rear of Junior WRC cars.
- Fixed an issue where Builder Cars could not have paintable mirrors.
- Fixed an issue where decals applied to the rear bodywork Style #2 and Style #5 on Builder would not apply correctly.
- Fixed an issue where inputting a long name for a livery file would overflow the available on-screen space.
- Resolved an issue regarding empty pop-ups while using the livery editor.
- Improved transition effect that occurs when exiting the Paint Hub menu.
- Improved transition effect that occurs when saving liveries.
- Made a number of stability and performance improvements to the livery editor.
- Resolved a number of User Interface issues with the livery editor.
[h2]Localisation[/h2]
- Made a number of localisation corrections across the game.
[h2]Locations [/h2]
- Made a number of collision fixes to various locations and stages.
- Made a number of stability fixes to various locations and stages.
- Made a number of visual improvements to various locations and stages.
- Made a number of performance improvements to various locations and stages.
- Made a number of gameplay improvements to various locations and stages.
[h2]Moments [/h2]
- Made a number of gameplay fixes to The Flying Finn of Monte-Carlo.
- Made a number of gameplay fixes to The Successor.
- Made a number of gameplay fixes to First Hybrid Win.
- Made a number of stability improvements to Moments.
- Resolved a number of User Interface issues with Moments.
[h2]Options & Settings[/h2]
- Corrected a number of User Interface errors within the Options & Settings menus.
- Made a number of User Interface improvements within the Options & Settings menus.
[h2]Quick Play[/h2]
- Made several stability and performance improvements to Quick Play Solo.
- Made several stability and performance improvements to Quick Play Multiplayer.
- Made a number of User Interface improvements to Quick Play Solo.
- Made a number of User Interface improvements to Quick Play Multiplayer.
- Made a number of collision fixes in Quick Play Solo.
- Implemented several network and connectivity improvements to Quick Play Multiplayer.
[h2]Rally School [/h2]
- Made several stability and performance improvements to Rally School lessons.
- Made a number of User Interface improvements to Rally School lessons.
- Resolved an issue where interrupting the starting countdown would cancel out the instructor’s voiceover.
- Made improvements to the gravel zone detection on Rally School Lesson 3 (Gravel).
- Fixed an issue that occurred after several restarts of Rally School Lesson 3 (Gravel).
- Fixed an issue with the handbrake restriction on Rally School Lesson 6 (Gravel).
- Fixed an issue with the handbrake detection on Rally School Lesson 9.
[h2]Regularity Rally[/h2]
- Made a number of stability improvements to Regularity Rally.
- Made a number of gameplay improvements to Regularity Rally.
[h2]Replays[/h2]
- Made a number of visual improvements to replays.
- Made a number of stability improvements to replays.
- Fixed an issue where the driver would not appear during replays.
- Fixed an issue where collision effects would constantly be re-played during replays.
- Added the ability to change camera angle when a replay is paused.
- Smoothened the transition effect when vehicle parts are loosened from the car.
- Removed foliage obstructions from certain replay camera angles.
[h2]Time Trial[/h2]
- Added missing collision detection to Rally Estonia.
- Made a number of stability improvements to Time Trial.
- Resolved a number of User Interface issues with Time Trial.
[h2]Ultrawide Monitors[/h2]
- Resolved an issue where some background textures appeared stretched within various menu screens.
- Resolved an issue where trees on the edge of ultrawide displays appeared in low resolution.
- Resolved an issue where the resolution option was greyed out when launching the game with AMD Eyefinity disabled.
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